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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.14, 3,359.40 and 779.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.14, 3,359.40 and 779.17 is: 1,168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.14 : 3,359.40 = 779.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.14/3,359.40 = 779.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.14x = 3,359.40 × 779.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.14x = 2,617,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,543.70/2,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.47

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